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1. a. : to press against with force in order to drive or impel. b. : to move or endeavor to move away or ahead by steady pressure without striking. 2. a. : to thrust forward, downward, or outward. b. : to cause to increase : raise. push prices to record levels. c. : to try to move beyond or expand. push one's limits. d.
to use physical pressure or force, especially with your hands, in order to move something into a different position, usually one that is further away from you: Can you help me move this table? You push and I'll pull. The window sticks - you have to push hard to open it. He helped me push my car off the road.
to press upon or against (a person or thing): He pushed the doorbell a few times and heard it ring. You have to push the door open, not pull it. to move (something or someone) in a specified way by exerting force; shove; drive: Just push the footstool aside if it's in your way.
noun. the act of applying force in order to move something away. “he gave the door a hard push ”. “the pushing is good exercise”. synonyms: pushing. see more. noun. the force used in pushing. “the push of the water on the walls of the tank”.
If you push someone to do something or push them into doing it, you encourage or force them to do it.
using hands/arms/body. [intransitive, transitive] to use your hands, arms or body in order to make somebody/something move forward or away from you; to move part of your body into a particular position. We pushed and pushed but the piano wouldn't move. Push hard when I tell you to.
1. To exert pressure or force against something: winds pushing against the sail. 2. To advance despite difficulty or opposition; press forward: The regiment pushed toward the front line. 3. To advocate or recommend something insistently: pushed for a change in leadership. 4.
the act of moving someone or something by pressing them with your hands or body: [ usually singular ] She gave him a little push towards the door. give sb the push UK informal. to get rid of someone from a job or relationship.
Definition of push noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
push (pŏŏsh), USA pronunciation v.t. to press upon or against (a thing) with force in order to move it away. to move (something) in a specified way by exerting force; shove; drive: to push something aside; to push the door open. to effect or accomplish by thrusting obstacles aside: to push one's way through the crowd. to cause to extend or ...
